Karl Kawders, Cfa
About Karl Kawders, Cfa
Karl Kawders is an Associate at Apollo Global Management, Inc., where he specializes in relative-value trades based on company outlook and fundamentals. He has extensive experience in investment-grade credit and treasury markets and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Work at Apollo Global Management
Karl Kawders currently serves as an Associate at Apollo Global Management, Inc., a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as a Portfolio Analyst at the same firm from 2021 to 2024. His tenure in Los Angeles, California, has allowed him to specialize in making relative-value trades based on company outlook and fundamentals. His experience at Apollo has contributed to his extensive knowledge in investment-grade credit and treasury markets.
Education and Expertise
Karl Kawders studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance, Investment, and Banking from 2014 to 2018. He also holds a BBA in Finance, General from the same institution. In addition to his academic background, he has achieved the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, further enhancing his expertise in finance and investment analysis.
Background in Fixed Income Analysis
Before joining Apollo Global Management, Karl Kawders gained significant experience in fixed income analysis. He worked as a Senior Analyst in Fixed Income at NISA Investment Advisors, LLC for two months in 2021. Following this role, he served as an Analyst in Fixed Income and Derivatives at NISA from 2018 to 2021. This background has equipped him with a strong foundation in analyzing investment-grade credit and treasury markets.
Internship Experience
In 2017, Karl Kawders completed a Retail Operations Internship at Settlers Bank in Madison, Wisconsin, for three months. This internship provided him with practical experience in the financial services industry, complementing his academic studies and subsequent professional roles.